Lounge Frog guide
JAL First Class Lounge vs JAL Sakura Lounge (T2, main)
JAL First Class Lounge (4.6/5) and JAL Sakura Lounge (T2, main) (4.8/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. JAL First Class Lounge is ahead on space; JAL Sakura Lounge (T2, main) is ahead on seating & comfort, drinks & bar, power outlets and workspace. Both are in Terminal 2 at NRT. oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access gets you into both.
Details checked as recently as September 2026. Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | JAL First Class Lounge | JAL Sakura Lounge (T2, main) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.6/5 | 4.8/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Quiet | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Space | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Food | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Coffee | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Workspace | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Showers | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Views & light | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal 2 | Terminal 2 |
| Nearest gate | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Hours | 7:30 AM – 10 PM daily | 7:30 AM – 10 PM daily |
| Bar | Craft cocktail bar | Beer & wine |
| Shower rooms | 8 | 10 |
| Guests | JAL first passengers and JMB Diamond/JGC Premier: 1 guest. | Business class passengers: no guests. JMB Sapphire and above, JGC, and oneworld Sapphire/Emerald: 1 guest. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access
- Only JAL First Class Lounge
- None
- Only JAL Sakura Lounge (T2, main)
- Sakura Lounge
Quick answers
Which is better, JAL First Class Lounge or JAL Sakura Lounge (T2, main)?
JAL First Class Lounge (4.6/5) and JAL Sakura Lounge (T2, main) (4.8/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. JAL First Class Lounge is ahead on space; JAL Sakura Lounge (T2, main) is ahead on seating & comfort, drinks & bar, power outlets and workspace.
Can one membership get me into both JAL First Class Lounge and JAL Sakura Lounge (T2, main)?
Yes. oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access is listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are JAL First Class Lounge and JAL Sakura Lounge (T2, main) in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 2 at Tokyo Narita International.
Which has showers, JAL First Class Lounge or JAL Sakura Lounge (T2, main)?
JAL First Class Lounge has 8 showers; JAL Sakura Lounge (T2, main) has 10 showers.